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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

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Plataforma Técnica Regional para la Agricultura Familiar: construyendo conocimiento
March 13, 2026

Family farming is vital for food production, sustainability, and rural development, as emphasized by the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) and its call for supportive policies to achieve SDGs. The Regional Technical Platform for Family Farming offers tools, policy guidance, and capacity-building resources to empower this sector.

Explore event registrations, technical training on innovation and sustainability, and documents on best practices. For more details, visit the Family Farming Platform. Connect with FAO: Subscribe to YouTube and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals